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1) Vogue
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Language
English
Formats
Description
Setting the standard for over 100 years has made Vogue the best selling fashion magazine in the world.
Author
Publisher
Abrams
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
"Inspired by coveted designs and iconic designers, Gertie presents couture-style sewing techniques,1940s to early1960s fashion history, and her own special (secret until now) methods for re-creating vintage garments to fit modern figures. This irresistible guide and look book presents a bounty of vintage styles, plus patterns to download and print for three hard-to-find items, all in the widest size range available today- from 2 to 20 and 18 to 34,...
Author
Publisher
Chronicle Books
Pub. Date
2013.
Language
English
Description
With an emphasis on quality materials, careful craftsmanship, and simplicity, Merchant & Mills Sewing Book presents 15 functional, beautiful projects. Crafters and aspiring designers will master hand- and machine-sewing techniques, learn about fundamental tools and materials, and improve their tailoring skills before sewing timeless projects such as a maker's apron, bolster cushion, flight bag, classic shirt, and more. Reflecting the distinctive utilitarian...
Author
Publisher
Quarry Books
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"You no longer need to feel confined by the boundaries of a sewing pattern in order to make clothes that fit beautifully and represent your style in a way that store-bought clothes never can. Designer and founder of popular pattern brand By Hand London Elisalex Jewell is known for designing beautiful, fun garments that look fabulous on women of all sizes. In Made to Measure, she guides sewers to create stylish garments while empowering them to learn...
Author
Publisher
Taunton Press
Pub. Date
[2011]
Language
English
Description
"The world of haute couture is a place where only a privileged few can ever hope to reside, right? Wrong. Fashion historian Claire B. Shaeffer opened the door to this exclusive realm in her authoritative guide to the techniques that define couture sewing. And now, the industry bible, Couture Sewing Techniques, has been revised and updated throughout -- with new photos and a chapter on specialty fabrics. No one can unravel couture garment construction...
Author
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
©2016.
Language
English
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Description
Whether you're a seasoned seamstress or you've never even made a scarf before, Sew Happy will inspire you with its use of bright colors, playful patterns, and decorative details. The 25 step-by-step projects and full patterns, as well as tips and advice, will help you give your wardrobe a makeover.
Author
Publisher
Barron's Educational Series, Inc
Pub. Date
2012.
Language
English
Description
Home sewing enthusiasts as well as fashion design students and professional pattern makers will want this book for their reference library. It's the ultimate information source for pattern makers, filled with how-to instruction on-- • Basic tools and equipment • Pattern symbols and fabric considerations • Designing patterns from scratch, which includes measuring, drafting bodices, sleeves, and skirts, digital pattern creation, basic block...
Publisher
Simplicity Books
Pub. Date
[2011]
Language
English
Description
"The Simplicity simply the best sewing book is full of hints and tips to allow you to learn to sew with confidence, and covers everything from reading patterns and buying fabric to advance tailoring skills. Fully illustrated throughout with colorful step-by-step instructions"--P. [4] of cover.
Author
Publisher
Firefly Books
Pub. Date
[2015]
Language
English
Description
In Practical Pattern Making two pattern-making experts and designers introduce the basic techniques of creative pattern design for clothing. It is intended to help fashion students, designers and enthusiastic sewers develop and create a variety of styles, regardless of complexity. The book uses photographs, examples, diagrams and templates to explain all of the techniques, formulas and professional tricks to create a custom-tailored skirt, suit or...
Author
Publisher
Hardie Grant, Quadrille
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
Ahead of the Curve is the first sewing book to empower curvy and plus size women to feel body confident by sewing a wardrobe that fits. Don't change your body to fit your clothes - change your clothes to fit your body! Ahead of the Curve includes 5 basic garments patterns, which includes a pair of trousers, a t-shirt, a vest top and two dress designs. Jenny takes you through a series of Fit Clinics - tutorials and case studies demystifying the fitting...
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